Silicone sealant.

http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Silicone-adhesive-sealant--black/5387099/D176001A3.html

On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:08 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> At 09:49 PM 5/5/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>
>> Bentley 80.14 recommends using "D17" when re-installing outlet hoses to
>> the airbox.
>>
>
> I *think* they mean for between the case halves.  You'll notice those
> hoses were fitted dry.
>
>
>
>  What the heck is D17?
>>
>
> Luciferin and luciferase with hellfire sauce, probably.  If I were to
> take a guess, I'd plump for D 176 001 A3 Silicone Adhesive Sealant
> (black) for sealing blah blah blah blah blah blah heating and
> ventilation parts blah blah blah blah blah.
>
> I haven't noticed any problem with leakage of a box that's put
> together with all twelve or whatever clips, but if you're concerned I
> reckon Silicone Adhesive Sealant (any color) would do.  I'd even
> guess that Silicone gasket-forming material might do as well, and
> give you a fighting chance of getting the thing open again if you have to.
>
> Yrs,
> d
>

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